Friday, June 8, 2012

Author Pamela D. Rice

I am from a small community in South Carolina called
Little Africa that was founded by freed slaves in the 1800’s

What was your inspiration for writing name of
book?

I decided to write “The Monday Night Mistress” after
seeing so many stories in the media about incestuous relationships.
Prayerfully, writing about it will create a dialogue and bring healing.

What other books have you authored? Tell us about them.

My first book was “The Sunday Morning Wife”, which deals
with domestic violence. You can read the entire first chapter @ www.pameladrice.com

Do you use an outline or do you let your story unfold naturally?

A little of both. When an idea pops into my head, I write
a quick synopsis and use it as a guideline to let the story unfold.

From your experience, what key ingredients do new writers
need to succeed in the book industry?

Continue to hone your craft. You have to invest time and
research your topics in order to write a believable story. Also, develop a
thick skin. Rejection comes with the territory.

Besides writing, what else do you like to do?

I love to travel, cook, and explore other cultures

About the Book

The Monday Night Mistress

Layla James has fallen passionately in love with Grayson Miles; a handsome man
with the charisma to match his looks. The chemistry between the two is
ignitable. The fire that lies between them is so tempting that breaking the
rules is hotter than maintaining ambiguity. There is only one obstacle
preventing Layla and Grayson from being a couple; Grayson is engaged to Layla’s
cousin Sofia. Soon what’s done in secret comes out in the wash and the
devastating emotional aftermath which follows discovery is overwhelming. The
revelation leaves Sofia distraught as she struggles to deal with the infidelity
of her fiancé and the added sting that his lover is the one person she loved
like a sister.

Psychological torture ensues and brings the emotionally draining experience to
a head and Sophia confronts Layla, and they both discover hidden secrets which
are darker than anything they ever could have imagined. The family tree is
shaken and uprooted from the core by one dark disclosure after another.
Life becomes even more complicated for those involved in this intricate life
triangle. As fate would have it, final options for survival lies in the hands
of one person – the woman who was betrayed the most.

About the Book

The Sunday Morning Wife

The old saying is true. You never know what's going on in someone else's home.
From the outside looking in, Yolanda Clarke appears to have it all. She's a
beautiful woman, and her husband, Timothy, is the pastor of BrightStar Tabernacle.
They seem to have the perfect life. But, looks are certainly deceiving. Yolanda
has become a puppet on a string, totally controlled by Timothy. While everyone
at church thinks he walks on water, Yolanda knows the person behind the mask.
His constant verbal tirades, physical and emotional abuse has become
unbearable. In walks Andre Hunter. He's the type of man that can make any woman
forget all her troubles. His chocolate skin, pearly whites, and beautiful smile
enthrall Yolanda. She has never entertained the idea of infidelity, but the
abuse and lack of intimacy at home makes her adulterous affair justifiable in
her mind. Andre gives Yolanda everything she's missing at home- respect,
conversation, and passion behind closed doors. But, Andre is hiding secrets of
his own. Will Yolanda finally climb from the abyss of despair she's lived in
with Timothy and move to a brighter tomorrow with Andre? Or will she forever
remain "The Sunday Morning Wife?"

About the Author

Known for her stimulating and thought-provoking views, Pamela possesses a
fervor for creatively giving a voice to victims who suffer in silence, afraid
to speak for themselves. Inspired by everyday situations and social exchanges,
Pamela has always enjoyed observing people and dissecting their interactions;
this hobby became her muse. It is her desire to become a literary vessel that
brings light to the social ill of domestic violence and its reach beyond all
racial, cultural and socio-economic class. Through inspirational prose,
she is destined to heal the human soul.